Electronics Engineer

Matchtech Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development support

Long-service recognition

On-site facilities and free parking

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an Electronics Engineer in Peterborough to design, develop, test and document complex electronic systems for defence, aerospace, transport and infrastructure sectors. The role covers the full lifecycle from concept to manufacturing support, with opportunity to mentor junior engineers.

Applicants should hold a degree in Electronics Engineering and have experience in analogue/digital electronics, circuit design and prototyping.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field, with hands-on design experience.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle including testing and documentation.
• Extra experience in safety-critical or regulated environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Electronic design and development activities to support project delivery.
• Detailed circuit design and analysis.
• PCB specification and development support.
• Prototype evaluation, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Hardware integration, verification and testing.
• Development and execution of test plans.
• Production of technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Participation in design, development and technical reviews.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers where appropriate.

Skills

Electronic circuit design

Hardware prototyping

Full product development lifecycle

Analogue electronics

Digital electronics

Fault finding

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering

Job description

Electronics Engineer

Peterborough | Permanent | Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits
A leading engineering and technology organisation operating in highly regulated and safety-critical environments is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join its growing development team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced communications and electronic systems used by customers across the defence, aerospace, transportation and critical infrastructure sectors. You'll be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, integration and manufacturing support.
The company has a long-established reputation for innovation and investment in its people, offering excellent career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

The Role

As an Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, testing and documentation of complex electronic systems and associated test equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronic design and development activities to support project delivery


• Detailed circuit design and analysis


• PCB specification and development support


• Prototype evaluation, troubleshooting and fault finding


• Hardware integration, verification and testing


• Development and execution of test plans


• Production of technical documentation and engineering reports


• Participation in design, development and technical reviews


• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams


• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers where appropriate

What We're Looking For

Applicants should ideally hold a degree in Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline and possess experience in one or more of the following areas:

Essential / Desirable Experience

• Electronic circuit design and development


• Hardware prototyping and testing


• Full product development lifecycle experience


• Analogue and digital electronics


• Fault finding and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems


• Product verification and validation activities


• Producing technical documentation

Advantageous Experience

• RF engineering or communications systems


• Communications equipment design, development or testing


• Communications modulation techniques


• Network technologies and communications protocols


• Working within safety-critical or highly regulated industries

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills


• Positive and proactive attitude


• Ability to manage priorities and deliver to timescales


• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills


• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000


• Flexible working hours with core hours


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Enhanced pension contribution scheme


• Private healthcare


• Life assurance


• Holiday buy and sell scheme


• Employee wellbeing programme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Training and professional development support


• Long-service recognition awards


• On-site facilities and free parking

Additional Information

• Permanent position


• Full-time


• Office-based with flexibility where appropriate


• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK


• Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants may be required to undergo security screening